Add 6/3 and 35/48
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 35/48
6/3 + 35/48 is 131/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 35/48 = 96 + 35/48 = 131/48 - So, 6/3 + 35/48 = 131/48
In mixed form: 235/48
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